Friends & Lovers Lyrics
Carl Anderson Feat. Gloria Loring
Lyrics
Friends and Lovers
What would you say if I told you
I've always wanted to hold you?
I don't know what we're afraid of
Nothing would change if we made love
CHORUS
'cause I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
Well, I know in our hearts we agree
We don't have to be one or the other
Yes, it's a chance that we're taking
And somebody's heart may be breaking
But we can't stop what's inside us
Our love for each other will guide us
CHORUS?
I've been through you
And you've been through me
Sometimes a friend is the hardest to see
We always know when it's laid on the line
Nobody else is as easy to find
So I'll be your friend
And I'll be your lover
Well, I know in our heart we agree
We don't have to be one or the other
Other
by Robin Hood
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Friends & Lovers" is a song written by Carl Anderson and Gloria Loring, released in 1985 as a single from their album of the same name. The track was produced by Narada Michael Walden for the RCA Records label, and it became an international hit, reaching number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The genre of the song is Soul/Funk and the lyrics were co-written by Anderson and Loring. The song features lead vocals from both Anderson and Loring, with backing vocals provided by singer Luther Vandross. It also includes instrumentation from guitarists Paul Jackson Jr. and Steve Lukather, bassist Abraham Laboriel, keyboardist Robbie Buchanan, and drummer John Robinson. "Friends & Lovers" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1986. The song's message of friendship and love resonated with fans around the world, making it one of the most memorable duets of the 1980s.